Preparation courses for A1, A2 & B1 exams
Course Description
A1
Can understand the main points of clear, standard speech on familiar topics encountered at work, school, leisure, etc. Can cope with most situations likely to arise when travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and give brief reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
Session 1, 2,3
Session 1: 40 hours: From October 2, 2024 to December 12, 2025 –(Wednesday 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.) – (Saturday 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.)
| WEEK 1 4 |
Wednesday 2nd October 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. – Saturday October 5: 1 hour of instructor-led asynchronous study |
WEEK 2 4 |
Wednesday October 9 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (2.5 hours of instructor-led asynchronous study) |
| WEEK 3 4 |
Saturday October 19 (2 hours of asynchronous, instructor-led study) No online class |
WEEK 4 4 |
Wednesday October 23 (2 hours of instructor-led asynchronous study) No classes on site |
| WEEK 5 4 |
Wednesday October 30 Saturday November 2nd 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – On site (2 hours of instructor-led asynchronous study) |
WEEK 6 4 |
Wednesday November 6th 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. – More Remembrance Day weekend No classes on site |
| WEEK 7 6 |
Wednesday November 13 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Saturday November 16 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – More |
WEEK 8 4 |
Saturday November 23 2 hours of asynchronous study led by the instructor) No online class |
| WEEK 9 |
Saturday November 30 (Plus 2 hours of instructor-led asynchronous study) |
WEEK 10 |
Saturday December 14 (3 hours of individual sessions as needed: example: individual interviews) Plus 1 hour of instructor-led asynchronous study |
| Remedial course | Saturday 7th and 14th December 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
Reserved in case of cancellation | |
| December 7 and 14: reserve in case of unforeseen cancellations Interruption until January 11, 2025 | |||
Session 2: 48 hours – From January 18, 2025 to March 29, 2025
(Wednesday 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.) – (Saturday 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.)
| WEEK 1 4 |
Saturday January 18 – More : 2 hours of asynchronous study led by the trainer |
WEEK 2 4 |
Wednesday January 22nd- 2 virtual hours |
| WEEK 3 4 |
Wednesday February 5th Saturday February 8th More 1 hour of asynchronous study led by the instructor |
WEEK 4 4 |
Saturday February 15 More 1 hour of asynchronous study led by the instructor |
| WEEK 5 4 |
Wednesday February 19 Synchro Plus 2 hours of instructor-led asynchronous study |
WEEK 6 4 |
Saturday March 1st More 2 hours of asynchronous study led by the trainer |
| WEEK 7 4 |
Wednesday March 5th Synchro Plus 2 hours of instructor-led asynchronous study |
WEEK 8 4 |
Thursday March 11 Wednesday March 12 PLUS 2 hours of instructor-led asynchronous study March 17 Public holiday weekend No on-site classes on Saturday March 15 |
| WEEK 9 |
Saturday March 22 PLUS 2 hours of asynchronous study led by the instructor |
WEEK 10 |
Saturday March 29 Plus 2 hours of instructor-led asynchronous study |
| Week 11 |
Week of March 23 to April 4 individual practices: Individual interviews: Virtual and/or face to face (individual times agreed) |
Holidays: April 7 to 27 | |
| March 29 and April 5: Reserved for unforeseen cancellations Weather or other cancellations may require weekday sessions to make up for lost time. | |||
Session 3: 8 p.m. – April 26, 2025 to June 14, 2025 –
(Wednesday 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.) – (Saturday 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.)
| WEEK 1 |
Saturday April 26 Plus: 1.5 hr: Instructor-led asynchronous study |
WEEK 2 |
Saturday May 3 Plus: 1 hour of asynchronous study led by the trainer |
| WEEK 3 |
Wednesday May 7th Saturday May 10 Plus 1 hour of instructor-led asynchronous study |
WEEK 4 |
Wednesday May 14 Plus 1 hour of instructor-led asynchronous study NO on-site classes Saturday May 17th public holiday weekend |
| WEEK 5 |
Saturday 24th Mayi plus individual sessions (3 hours) (Presentations of assessment practices) |
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| Cancellations due to weather or other factors may require weekday sessions to make up for lost time. | |||
Course Description
A2
Can understand frequently used sentences and phrases related to areas of immediate concern (e.g. basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine topics. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her education, immediate environment and matters of immediate need.
Session 1, 2 & 3
Session 1: 45 hours – September 14 to December 12, 2025 -(Saturday 9:30-11:30)
| WEEK 1 | Saturday September 14 9:30-11:30 On the spot Plus 2 hours of instructor-led asynchronous study |
WEEK 2 | Saturday September 21 9:30-11:30 on the spot Plus 2 hours of instructor-led asynchronous study |
| WEEK 3 | Saturday September 28 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on the spot Plus 2 hours of instructor-led asynchronous study |
WEEK 4 | Saturday October 5th 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on the spot Plus 2 hours of instructor-led asynchronous study |
| WEEK 5 | Saturday October 12 No on-site classes Thanksgiving weekend 3 hours of instructor-led asynchronous study |
WEEK 6 | Saturday October 19 9:30-11:30 on the spot Plus 2 hours of instructor-led asynchronous study |
| WEEK 7 | Saturday October 26 No classes on site 2 hours of instructor-led asynchronous study |
WEEK 8 | Saturday November 2nd 9:30-11:30 On the spot Plus 2 hours of asynchronous study led by the instructor |
| WEEK 9 | Saturday November 9th 9:30-11:30 on the spot 2 hours Instructor-led Asynchronous study Memorial Day weekend No on-site classes |
WEEK 10 | Saturday November 16 9:30-11:30 on the spot No on-site classes Independent study and 2 hours of instructor-led asynchronous study |
| Week 11 | Saturday November 23 9:30-11:30 on the spot Plus 2 hours of instructor-led asynchronous study |
Week 12 | Saturday November 30 9:30-11:30 On the spot 3 hours of virtual or face-to-face lessons Individual sessions as needed: example: individual interviews |
| Week 13 | Saturday December 7th 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. On the spot Plus: 1 hour of instructor-led asynchronous study |
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| Saturday, December 14: Reserve for unforeseen cancellations Pause until January 11, 2025 Weather or other cancellations may require weekday sessions to make up for lost time. | |||
Session 2: 50 hours – From January 11, 2025 to April 5, 2025 – (Saturday 10am-12pm) (Monday 6pm-8pm)
| WEEK 1 | Saturday January 11 10am-12pm on the spot More : 2 hours: instructor-led asynchronous study |
WEEK 2 | Monday January 13th 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Virtual Saturday January 18 10am-12pm on the spot More : 2 hours of instructor-led asynchronous study |
| WEEK 3 | Monday January 20 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Virtual Saturday January 25 10am-12pm On the spot More 2 hours of instructor-led asynchronous study |
WEEK 4 | |
| WEEK 5 | Monday January 27 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Virtual Plus 2 hrs Instructor-Led Asynchronous Study |
WEEK 6 | Monday February 3rd 6pm -8pm - Virtual Virtual Saturday February 8th 10am-12pm on the spot Plus 2 hours of instructor-led asynchronous study |
| WEEK 7 | Monday February 3rd 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Virtual Saturday February 8th 10am-12pm on the spot More 2 hours of instructor-led asynchronous study |
WEEK 8 4 hours |
Monday February 10 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Virtual More 2 hours of instructor-led asynchronous study |
| WEEK 9 | Saturday February 22 10am-12pm On the spot More– 2 hours of instructor-led asynchronous study |
WEEK 10 | Monday March 3rd 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Virtual Saturday March 8th 10am-11am On the spot More -1 hour of instructor-led asynchronous study |
| Week 11 | Saturday March 22 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – On site MORE- 2 hours of asynchronous study led by the instructor |
Week 12/13 | Period from March 24 to April 5 2 hours Asynchronous led by the trainer More – individual practice Assessments: Individual interviews: Virtual and/or face-to-face (individual times agreed) |
| Holiday on April 7th – March 24 – April 5: Reserved for unforeseen cancellations Weather or other cancellations may require weekday sessions to make up for lost time. |
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Session 3: 25 hours – April 26 to May 24, 2025 – (Saturday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.) (Monday 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.)
| Session 3: 25 hours – April 26, 2025 – May 24, 2025 | |||
| WEEK 1 | Saturday April 26 10:00-12:00- On the spot More : 2 hours: asynchronous study led by the trainer |
WEEK 2 | Saturday May 3 10:00-12:00 On the spot More : 2 hours of instructor-led asynchronous study |
| WEEK 3 | Monday May 5th 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Virtual Saturday May 10 10:00-1200 On the spot More 1 hour of instructor-led asynchronous study |
WEEK 4 | Monday May 12 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. virtual More [1 hour of instructor-led asynchronous study] No on-site classes Victoria Day Weekend |
| WEEK 5 | Monday May 19 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. virtual 2 hours of instructor-led asynchronous study plus individual sessions (assessment exercise presentations) Individual virtual sessions |
WEEK 6 | Saturday May 24 10:00-12:00 On the spot |
| WEEK 7 | Saturday May 31 10am -2pm on the spot Intensive Celebration Day (Presentation Day) |
WEEK 8 | |
| Book: May 31 for Make-up Classes Weather or other cancellations may require weekday sessions for make-up classes. | |||
B1
Course Description
Can understand the main points of clear, standard speech on familiar topics encountered at work, school, leisure, etc. Can cope with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and give brief reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
Session 1, 2 & 3
Session 1: September 7 to December 14 – (Saturday 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.) – (Monday: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.)
| Week | Classes | Independent study / conference | Teaching hours | Ind. Hours |
| Semester 1: 14 weeks [70 hours] | 42 | 28 | ||
| 1 | Saturday, September 7, 2024 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Monday, September 9, 2024 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | 4 | 2 |
| 2 | Saturday, September 14, 2024 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Monday, September 16, 2024 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | 3 | 2 |
| 3 | Saturday, September 21, 2024 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Monday, September 23, 2024 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | 3 | 2 |
| 4 | Saturday, September 28, 2024 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Monday, September 30, 2024 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | 3 | 2 |
| 5 | Saturday, October 5, 2024 1:30PM – 4:30PM | Monday, October 7, 2024 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | 3 | 2 |
| 6 | Virtual Class: Thursday, October 10, 2024 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Friday, October 12, 2024 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | 3 | 2 |
| 7 | Saturday, October 26, 2024 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Monday, October 28, 2024 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | 3 | 2 |
| 8 | Saturday, November 2, 2024 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Monday, November 3, 2024 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | 3 | 2 |
| 9 | Virtual Class: Thursday, November 6, 2024 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Monday, November 10, 2024 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | 2 | 2 |
| 10 | Saturday, November 16, 2024 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Monday, November 18, 2024 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | 3 | 2 |
| 11 | Saturday, November 23, 2024 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Monday, November 25, 2024 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | 3 | 2 |
| 12 | Saturday, November 30, 2024 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Monday, December 2, 2024 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | 3 | 2 |
| 13 | Saturday, December 7, 2024 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Monday, December 9, 2024 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | 3 | 2 |
| 14 | Saturday, December 14, 2024 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Monday, December 16, 2024 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | 3 | 2 |
Session 2: From January 4, 2025 to Saturday, April 5, 2025 - (Saturday 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.) – (Monday: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.)
| Week | Classes | Independent study / conference | Teaching hours | Ind. Hours |
| Session 2: 14 weeks [70 hours] | 40 | 30 | ||
| 15 | Saturday, January 4, 2025 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Monday, January 6, 2025 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | 3 | 2 |
| 16 | Saturday, January 11, 2025 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Monday, January 13, 2025 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | 3 | 2 |
| 17 | Saturday, January 18, 2025 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Monday, January 20, 2025 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | 3 | 2 |
| 18 | Virtual Class: Thursday, January 23, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Monday, January 27, 2025 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | 2 | 2 |
| 19 | Saturday, February 1, 2025 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Monday, February 3, 2025 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | 3 | 2 |
| 20 | Saturday, February 8, 2025 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Monday, February 10, 2025 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | 3 | 2 |
| 21 | Saturday, February 15, 2025 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Monday, February 17, 2025 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | 3 | 2 |
| 22 | Saturday, February 22, 2025 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Monday, February 24, 2025 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | 3 | 2 |
| 23 | Saturday March 1, 2025 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Monday March 3, 2025 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | 3 | 2 |
| 24 | Saturday March 8, 2025 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Monday March 10, 2025 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | 3 | 2 |
| 25 | Virtual Class: Thursday March 13, 2025 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Monday, March 17, 2025 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | 2 | 3 |
| 26 | Saturday March 22, 2025 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Monday March 24, 2025 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | 3 | 2 |
| 27 | Saturday March 29, 2025 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Monday March 31, 2025 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | 3 | 3 |
| 28 | Saturday, April 5, 2025 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Monday, April 7, 2025 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | 3 | 2 |
| Week | Classes | Independent study / conference | Teaching hours | Ind. Hours |
Session 3: From April 12, 2024 to June 21, 2025 -(Saturday 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.) – (Monday: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.)
| Week | Classes | Independent study / conference | Teaching hours | Ind. Hours |
| Session 3: 10 weeks [60 hours] | 30 | 30 | ||
| 29 | Saturday, April 12, 2025 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Monday, April 14, 2025 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | 3 | 3 |
| 30 | Saturday, April 26, 2025 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Monday, April 28, 2025 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | 3 | 3 |
| 31 | Saturday, May 3, 2025 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Monday, May 5, 2025 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | 3 | 3 |
| 32 | Saturday, May 10, 2025 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Monday, May 12, 2025 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | 3 | 3 |
| 33 | Virtual Class: Thursday, May 15, 2025 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Monday, May 19, 2025 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | 2 | 3 |
| 34 | Saturday, May 24, 2025 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Monday, May 26, 2025 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | 3 | 3 |
| 35 | Saturday, May 31, 2025 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Monday, June 2, 2025 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | 3 | 3 |
| 36 | Saturday, June 7, 2025 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Monday, June 9, 2025 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | 3 | 3 |
| 37 | Saturday, June 14, 2025 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Monday, June 16, 2025 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | 3 | 3 |
| 38 | Saturday, June 21, 2025 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Thursday, June 19, 2025 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | 4 | 3 |
Check your level.
To assess your level and obtain more information on the different French programs, from the level beginner 1 to advanced, Or A1, A2 and B1, we advise you to contact Camilla Stoodley (French course coordinator) at 709-689-0439 or by email to [email protected].
She can conduct a quick test over the phone to determine if the program matches your level of French. You also have the opportunity to ask her questions about the content of the courses.
Levels A1, A2 and B1:
- A1:
300 $ for session 1, 300 $ for session 2 and 150 $ for session 3. - A2:
350$ for session 1, 350 $ for session 2 and 250$ for session 3. - B1:
350$ for each session. - The price per book is 35 $, taxes included.
No discount
To register for our French courses:
1) Contact our French course coordinator to assess your level by phone at 709-689-0439 or by email at [email protected].
2) Click on the program that suits you, whether it is beginner 1 to advanced, Or A1, A2, and B1.
For levels beginner 1 to advanced, you have the option to take the course in person or online. Semester or annual registrations –
For levels A1, A2 And B1, it is also possible to follow the course in person or online. Semester or annual registrations –
3) If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 709-726-4900 or at [email protected]
